- Date Of Birth: July 4, 1938
- Date Of Death: March 23, 2017
- State: Minnesota
Harold Fairbanks, “Awaaswabang” which means “Day After Tomorrow”, age 78, of Saint Paul, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Thursday, March 23, 2017 from the Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He was born at home on July 4, 1938 in Max Township, Squaw Lake, MN to Anna (Davis) and Oliver Fairbanks.
Harold graduated from Blackduck High School and enlisted into the United States Navy. When he was honorably discharged from the military and moved back to Minnesota. Harold was a traditional dancer and enjoyed going to powwows where he danced for many years. When given the choice of what to eat, he would pick hotdogs every time. Harold loved being outside and spent many hours fulfilling his passion for fishing. He took an early retirement from Progress Foundry where he was a Band Saw Operator. Harold enjoyed telling good jokes and witty stories just to make people laugh. His laughter was infectious. He left us too soon and will be missed dearly.
Harold is welcomed to the spirit world by his wife; Marlys, son; Richard, daughter; Anita, parents; Anna and Oliver, brother; Eddie, sisters; Dora, Elizabeth, and Alice and grandson SPC Jacob Fairbanks (KIA).
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his daughters; Carla and Janette (Jeffrey Sehr, Sr.) Fairbanks, grandchildren; Christina, Jeffrey (Brittney), Zachary and Maggie Fairbanks, Anthony Rohning, Jennifer (Christopher) Cardinal, Jill Fairbanks and Jeffrey Sehr, Jr., great grandchildren; Jeffrey and Kayla Fairbanks and Isabelle Cardinal, sister; Delores Fairbanks, nephews; Branden Fairbanks and Trevor Larson and many other relatives and friends.
